Saturday 31 August 2013

Cloud Collage

Panicale, Italy
As we get to the tail-end of the summer, and inspired by my trip to Italy, I'm in the mood to make a cloud collage of my pics from different countries. 

Here it is...... all going on my Cloudtastic board on Pinterest. 

Tao Fong Shan, Hong Kong


Gotland 1
Chongqing, China
Gotland 3
Gotland 2
Dali, China









Thursday 29 August 2013

Cinema Paradiso

Watched a big projection of the Italian classic on the wall of the village square, thanks to our very own 'Alberto' from London. 

 

Alberto and Toto


Tuscany studio

Not many jewellers get to go on holiday and find a bench has been set up, with stunning views across the hills.
liked the knot of wood on the edge which worked well as a bench peg
I did a few hours of filing in the best studio space ever, looking out across the valley at Panicale. Was relaxing to do a bit of work - followed by sunbathing, then eating, then a bit more work.

Wouldn't mind working from a hilltop studio in the future.
It's easy to work when you have views like this.....


Italy mountainscapes

Just back from Tuscany and the two weeks have been chillout time - and pretty productive too. We had a big art studio set up for kids and adults. Some varied creative approaches to painting! 

I did some paint play, using my Chinese brushes (and a bit of salt) and 
am happy with these dramatic little pieces. It's just fun to have a go.